Lyle Lovett

Class of 2025-26

American singer/songwriter and actor

Lyle Lovett, a Texas-based singer, songwriter and actor, redefined American music by blending country, jazz, folk, gospel, blues and more with his distinctive storytelling style. Since his debut in 1986, Lovett has produced 14 albums and has appeared in several television series and films. Most recently, he taught master classes as an artist in residence at the University of North Texas, Denton.

Often touring as a duo, with his “Acoustic Group” or with his “Large Band,” Lovett has performed at venues such as Austin City Limits, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, and more.

He is a former student of Texas A&M University.

He is recognized by peers in both the music and film industry through numerous nominations and awards of the highest honors. He is the recipient of four Grammy Awards and one Golden Globe Special Award. He has been nominated twice for the Country Music Association Awards and also by the Academy of Country Music Awards. He was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, as well as the Americana Music Association UK’s Trailblazer Award. He has been named a Texas State Musician, and next year, he will be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Lovett will collaborate with students and faculty in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.